Cold Creek
Sierraville, CA, California · 750 m away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Campsite for booking · Truckee
Cottonwood Creek
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Overview
- Pitches
- 48
- Pitch types
- campervan, caravan, motorhome, tent
- Season
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 / 12:00
Facilities
- Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
Policies
| Pets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
Overview
Cottonwood Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, four miles south of Sierraville. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail and Overlook Trail are both short, foot trails that begin in the campground. The surrounding area offers additional trails and fishing opportunities. Facilities
The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features
The campground sits along Cottonwood Creek, in a stand of Jeffrey pine, and red and white fir trees. The forest provides shade and privacy between sites, but noise from the highway can be heard within the campground. Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information. Nearby Attractions
Lake Tahoe is located about 40 minutes from the campground. Scenic Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.
Sardine Lakes, within the beautiful Lakes Basin, is a 35-minute drive northwest of the campground, via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Stampede Reservoir is a 45-minute drive southeast.
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
Where you can stay nearby
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Nearest dump station and water
- Service point near Verdi
RV dump station · Verdi, Nevada · PaidWaste30 km from the pick-up area - Water point near Truckee
Water fill station · Truckee, CaliforniaWater35 km from the pick-up area
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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